Just recently ordered this and LOVE! Green Tea EGCG truly is one of the most fantastic skincare actives out there. Very difficult to find good quality product (90%) and even harder to actually solubilize it! Love that it comes in pre-dissolved solution. I enjoy adding it at 1% (so 11% sol) to my serum formulations containing Niacinamide 5% + NAG 3%. Excellent for oily acne prone skin.
*Only gripe... because the Pre-Dissolved Solution is SO heavy in propanediol (10 parts Propanediol for 1 part E.. ...»

Im 45 years old; average looking skin for my age. Applied a small pea sized amount of Sea Kelp Bioferment to my face full strength in the am after washing my face of previous night makeup.; let face "dry". Then aplied my foundation as always. Noticed my thick, heavy foundation applied more easily and smooth. Keep in mind this is DAY TWO of me using this. TWO women at work ( separate departments) commented how wonderful my face looked! One specifically came up to me and asked what I was.. ...»

Carla, Many medications can be and are applied topically by prescription. With that in mind, realize that this particular ingredient is wonderful but understand that this is indeed one of those that may create sensitivity with those already using topical hormones or just use sparingly and see how you respond. Sorry for the very late response..... ...»

I wished i could order this in a smaller amount of 50 gr. Can i get informed when it is available ?
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A. It will not be sold in smaller amounts. The review rating is meant to be for the product, not the size in which it is sold :-(.. ...»

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Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)

Centella asiatica is a tropical plant that has been used extensively in Indian medicine. It has diverse applications for skin cosmetics: firstly, it is effective in wound care, as it promotes healing of simple, infected, non-healing, or burn wounds, as well as wounds in patients with diabetes, undergoing radiotherapy or steroid medication. Centella is also used for treating scars and preventing or reducing stretch marks. The extract of this plant promotes synthesis of collagen, hydroxyproline, hyaluronic acid and cell growth factors, thus helping to maintain the elasticity, strength and general appearance of healthy skin. It also protects the skin from ageing damage, such as glycation, and UV damage, likely by activating antioxidant synthesis.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell Centella asiatica as a standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

About Centella Asiatica in DIY Skin Care

Centella asiatica is a tropical herb, growing in the tropical regions of America, Africa and Asia, where it is also called Gotu kola. Its extracts are used in various pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical preparations, designed for a wide range of purposes. Centella is well-known in Indian medicine, where the extracts are used to treat eczema, psoriasis and even syphilis, while others report its antidepressant and analgesic power [1]. The pharmacological effect of these extracts is ascribed to three chemicals – asiatic acid, madecassic acid and asiaticoside [2].

Foremost usage of Centella is in wound care. It may be used to treat non-healing and infected wounds, scars, burns and even alleviate radiotherapy damage [2], [3]. In rats, applying Centella cream three times a day for 24 days even on open wounds increased cellular proliferation and collagen synthesis at the wound site, making them heal faster [4]. An increase in collagen content and tensile strength were also observed. In guinea pigs, asiaticoside was also found to improve the amounts of collagen, together with faster healing [5]. Asiaticoside was effective even against delayed-healing wounds in both human and animal studies with no observed side effects, marking the importance of Centella for diabetes patients [5], [6]. Centella asiatica can also overcome the anti-healing effect of steroid drugs [1].

The three main active ingredients of Centella were shown to increase both collagen and hydroxyproline content (one of the building blocks of collagen) in cells and extracellular areas, suggesting remodeling of the tissue at wound sites. It is believed that these compounds promote cell proliferation, as well as growth factor production and activation [2], [7]. Asiaticoside was also found to induce synthesis of natural antioxidants, among them vitamin E, C and catalase, in rats. This effect is believed to help at early stages of wound healing [8]. Besides the effect on collagen, each of the tested ingredients was also able to stimulate the synthesis of hyaluronic acid [2]. Recent research suggests even new applications for Centella extracts. It has been successfully used on human skin to reduce ageing damage, caused by inflammation and glycation [9]. It also protects against UV and reduces darkening after UV exposure [9], [10]

Centella can be combined with other ingredients to achieve synergistic effects. A herbal ointment containing Centella and other plant extracts was found to improve the appearance of dermatitis patients’ skin under dry or cold weather conditions [11]. Combined with onion extract, Centella cream has successfully improved the stretch mark appearance, as evaluated both by participating women and the researchers [12]. Similar effect (reduced severity of stretch marks and even prevention) was found using a cream where Centella is combined with other ingredients, such as vitamin E, suggesting that the extract of this plant is responsible for the primary effect in scar treatment [13]. Addition of vitamins A, E or C also strengthens the collagen-promoting effect of Centella [7]. In patients with photoaged (UV-damaged) skin, dermally applied madecassoside (extracted from Centella) and vitamin C preparation resulted in a significant improvement in firmness, elasticity and skin hydration, confirmed by objective measurements [14]. Finally, recommended usage of Centella extracts is 1 % in cream or 2 % in powder form [2].

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell Centella asiatica as a standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

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Our active skin care ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

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